Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Russian Missile Implicated
An Embraer 190 passenger jet belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines crashed on Christmas morning with 67 passengers on board. Tragically, only 32 survived, all seated in the tail section of the aircraft.
Cause of the Crash
Initial reports suggested an onboard oxygen cylinder explosion, causing passengers to lose consciousness. However, Azerbaijani government sources have since confirmed that a Russian surface-to-air missile was responsible for the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane during an emergency landing in Aktau, Kazakhstan. The aircraft had sustained shrapnel damage, reportedly from Russian air defenses targeting Ukrainian drones over Chechnya at the time.
Historical Parallels
This incident draws troubling comparisons to past tragedies involving Russian military actions against civilian aircraft:
September 1, 1983: The Soviet Union shot down Korean Air Flight 007, killing all 269 aboard, while denying responsibility and suppressing evidence until years later.
July 17, 2014: Russia shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, killing 298 people. To this day, Moscow denies involvement, obstructing justice for victims.
A Pattern of Denial
The latest crash reinforces a troubling legacy of negligence and denial, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and justice. As history shows, meaningful change is unlikely unless Russia is decisively confronted and held responsible.
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